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Air-Fried Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Inspired by the exotic spices of North Africa and the Middle East, these crispy air-fried chickpeas are packed with flavour. Ready in 30 minutes, they are super easy to make.
the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer XL
30 mins total time
10 mins active time
Easy
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 x 440 g cans chickpeas
¾ tsp ras el hanout spice
¾ tsp sumac
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp coarse salt
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1Rinse the chickpeas well in cold water to remove excess sodium, then place on a paper towel lined tray to dry thoroughly so they can crisp in the oven.
- 2Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 20 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 3Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
- 4Combine the chickpeas and lemon juice. Add the spice mix and stir. Add the oil and stir. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer, in the air fry basket.
- 5Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and air fry for 20 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, rotate and shake the basket.
- 6The chickpeas should be browned and crisp. If not, air fry them a little longer.
- 7Cool before serving.